Murphy Island Bartram Paddle & Hike Tour

2.8-mile guided paddle on the historic St. Johns River to Murphy Island to explore the area.

Join Earth Kinship Ecotours for a 2.8-mile guided paddle on the historic St. Johns River to Murphy Island. Master Naturalist AyoLane Halusky will lead the way, sharing wildlife insights and river ecology along the journey. We’ll land on Murphy Island to explore the area where the famed 18th-century naturalist William Bartram once came ashore to learn that his supplies had been secreted away to protect them during an "Indian uprising." Enjoy sightings of birds, turtles, gators, manatees, and cypress-lined shores as you paddle a river that brings you back in time. Connect with Florida’s wild spirit and uncover the stories held within this unique landscape.